Clinical Pharmacist - Ambulatory Care [Arlington, TX] - CPAC 1015 MK#01

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist – Ambulatory Care

Location: Arlington, TX 76013
Job Type: Contract (No Benefits)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Work Schedule: Weekdays, excluding Tuesday
Shift: Day Shift, between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours per Week
Local Candidates: Required
Travel Candidates: Accepted

Pay Rate

• Local Candidates: $2,700–$3,150 per week, depending on experience
• Travel Candidates: $2,900–$3,400 per week, depending on experience

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and board-certified Clinical Pharmacist – Ambulatory Care to provide comprehensive medication management and pharmaceutical care in an outpatient healthcare setting.

The successful candidate will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy, improve patient outcomes, promote medication safety, and support chronic disease management. This role also involves clinical education, medication utilization reviews, and participation in multidisciplinary care planning.

The ideal candidate will have advanced ambulatory care training, strong clinical judgment, and extensive experience providing direct patient care and medication management.

Required Qualifications

• Board Certification in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy ( BCACP ) required.
• Completion of a Postgraduate Year Two (PGY2) Ambulatory Care Pharmacy Residency required.
• Minimum of 4 years of direct patient care experience involving medication management.
• Active pharmacist license issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Current Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacotherapy, medication safety, drug interactions, and evidence-based treatment guidelines.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, clinical assessment, and patient education skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Work Schedule and Patient Volume

• Operating Hours: Weekday clinic hours generally fall between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
• Preferred Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, totaling 40 hours.
• Tuesday Availability: The primary clinic location does not accommodate the clinical pharmacist on Tuesdays.
• Alternative Schedule: Candidates available for 8-hour shifts may also be considered, provided they can complete 40 hours per week across designated clinic locations.
• Work Setting: Onsite outpatient and primary care clinics.
• Expected Patient Volume: Approximately 16 patients per day.

Key Responsibilities Clinical Pharmacy Services

• Provide clinical leadership for pharmaceutical care within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develop, implement, and optimize individualized medication regimens through authorized collaborative practice agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive medication reviews and assess the appropriateness, effectiveness, and safety of prescribed therapies.
• Perform drug utilization reviews, identify potential drug interactions, and monitor for adverse drug events.
• Identify opportunities to reduce unnecessary polypharmacy and improve medication adherence.
• Develop individualized medication action plans that incorporate patient-specific self-management goals.
• Provide drug information, dosing recommendations, and medication monitoring services to physicians and other healthcare practitioners.
• Support population health management initiatives and medication-related interventions when needed.

Patient Care and Multidisciplinary Collaboration

• Participate as an integral member of a multidisciplinary primary care team.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to improve treatment outcomes and continuity of care.
• Communicate clinical findings, medication-related recommendations, and patient action plans to the care team.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, potential side effects, and appropriate medication use.
• Support evidence-based medication management for patients with acute and chronic health conditions.

Education and Professional Development

• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy students and residents.
• Participate in didactic instruction, experiential learning, and clinical education activities.
• Develop educational materials and deliver in-service training to medical, nursing, and pharmacy personnel.
• Support staff development and promote access to continuing education opportunities.
• Maintain effective communication with pharmacy departments and other healthcare team members.

Pharmacy Operations and Quality Improvement

• Contribute to the development and review of Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) policies, medication-use criteria, clinical guidelines, and formulary analyses.
• Assist with medication safety initiatives and compliance with applicable accreditation standards.
• Support quality improvement activities related to medication utilization, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Promote adherence to established pharmacy protocols, regulatory requirements, and professional standards.